Apollo Phantom 2.0 Review – Best Electric Scooter of 2025?

The Apollo Phantom changed the game when it first came out, inspiring the look and feel of dual motor performance electric scooters ever since.

Now, after four versions of the Phantom, Apollo has released the Phantom 2.0, a fully-redesigned successor that incorporates all the latest tech from the Canadian innovator.

And, yeah, it’s true, this Phantom really hits different!

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The Apollo Phantom 2.0 is easily one of the most premium electric scooter releases of 2025. This isn’t just a few incremental upgrades slapped onto an existing platform. Apollo has redesigned the Phantom from the ground up.

We’ll get into the review below, but first, let’s talk pricing. The full MSRP of this scooter is $2,999 US. Apollo is now offering the Phantom 2.0 at the introductory price of $2,399, but if you’re one of the first 20 people to order with our exclusive coupon code ESGPHANTOM, you’ll save an additional $200 and get the new Apollo Phantom 2.0 for only $2,199!

This review is for the standard, 52V version of the Phantom 2.0. But Apollo’s going to do something they haven’t done in a couple years: they’re releasing a 60V version of the Phantom 2.0, called the Apollo Phantom Stellar, later this year. But trust me when I say that this 52V Phantom already has plenty of power. It’s definitely a super scooter.

We ran all our usual tests on top speed, braking, range, handling, and reliability. We’ve also re-introduced an extra special test – back by popular demand, the drop test.

Who Is This Scooter For?

This is a scooter that will fit every rider, even Big Dawgs like myself who might have felt a little squeezed on the earlier Phantoms. The deck is larger and the handlebars are wider. And with a weight limit of 350 pounds and 11-inch tires, you don’t need to worry about the scooter bottoming out.

The Phantom is also for riders who want the absolute latest electric scooter tech and who expect maximum reliability. When I talked to the founders at CES, they told me about how they put every scooter through 10,000 kilometers of machine testing, then they have a huge community of test riders who take the scooters out for hundreds more miles miles before launch.

They’ve got some of the best warranties, highest water resistance levels, and most integrated proprietary tech in the industry. If you want the most premium ride of 2025, Apollo’s got it.

Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V) Specs

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Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V): Performance

Top Speed

The Apollo 2.0 delivers for you speed demons. The top speed when I averaged both directions of my speed run was 41 mph, which is great, especially considering I weigh 235 pounds.

Someone who weighs between 160 to 200 pounds could go a little faster, and let’s not forget the 60V Stellar version is coming soon, and it has a claimed top speed of 50 mph.

But I think the 52V Apollo Phantom 2.0 is plenty fast, and it’s stable at high speeds, too. No need to worry about getting the wobbles or the shakes. It’s a very smooth ride over 40 miles per hour

Acceleration

With the new Mach 3 controller, Apollo’s Ludo mode boosts acceleration by 35%. That’s roughly one third more torque than their previous flagship, the Apollo Pro.

The new Mach 3 controller is not just a new chip. It’s the brain of Apollo’s entire ecosystem. The Machs were first developed for the Apollo Pro, but the Mach 3 is one of the most highly advanced controllers in the industry today, making the scooter faster, smoother, and more reliable.

Let’s get into the numbers. The Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V went from Zero to 15 in 2.3 seconds, Zero to 30 in six seconds and Zero to 40 in 8.1 seconds.

The main thing I noticed while doing my range test is that even though I was in Ludo mode, the top, craziest speed mode, I was actually able to ease into acceleration. Or, if I wanted to, I could slam the throttle and speed right into it.

Range

Range is always a deal breaker, right? The 52V model claims it can go 40 miles on a single charge, while the Stellar is upping the ante by going to 50 miles of claimed range. Plus, with their powerful regenerative braking system, you can squeeze an extra 10% from the battery by recharging while you brake.

On the Apollo Phantom 2.0, I got 32.9 miles of range on our hilly test course. I rode the whole way in Ludo mode and, again, I weigh 235 pounds. If you’re cruising in Comfort or Sport mode and/or you weigh less than me, you might get the full 40 miles of claimed range.

Braking

Apollo’s regenerative braking system sets the bar. Regenerative braking isn’t new, but Apollo (I like to think with the help of ESG) pioneered it for electric scooters – especially the use of a dedicated regen brake lever so you can go regen only. And once you’ve used regen, you’ll never want to go back.

Not only does the regenerative braking extend the range, but it also saves your brake pads, reducing wear and tear by up to 10%. I use regnerative braking 90% of the time on Apollo scooters. The only time I use the disc brakes is during a brake test or an emergency.

In our braking tests, I stopped from 15 miles per hour in 9.6 feet.

Hill Climb

The dual motor Apollo Phantom 2.0 outputs 3,000 Watts of nominal power from dual 1,500W motors, so it’s basically going to accelerate up nearly any hill you come across, especially if you have the acceleration dialed all the way up.

One thing I noticed over and over is how smooth the throttle is. Apollo developed their own Progressive throttle system. It gives you so much control, no matter what mode you’re in. You can go smooth and gentle, or you can slam on the brakes and go really, really fast.

The Progressive throttle was developed to eliminate jerkiness on a powerful hyper scooter. I don’t recommend this (seriously, don’t do it), but it’s so smooth, you can ride it with one hand from a dead stop.

Ride Quality

The 11-inch custom tires have a wider profile for more stability at higher speeds, and the spring suspension on the 52V standard Phantom 2.0 is really good. But, in true Apollo fashion, you can upgrade your Phantom, so 52V owners won’t feel left behind when the Phantom Stellar comes out.

You have the option to add a steering damper, hydraulic brakes, and hydraulic suspension. All of these upgrades are available directly from the Apollo website.

Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V): Design, Build & Reliability

Reliability is where Apollo flexes the most. Last year, the Apollo Pro scored a 9.3 out of 10, making it one of the most reliable scooters in the category. The Apollo Phantom 2.0 can do everything that scooter did, and arguably more. Apollo even added an extra year of warranty for a two full years.

The Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V gets a 9.5 out of 10, which is one of our highest scores yet. The entire scooter is IP66 water resistant, and the Apollo Phantom 2.0 has fireproof gel battery protection, the first in the industry, making sure your scooter stays safe even in extreme conditions.

The Phantom 2.0 has self-healing tires, and you should basically never need to change your brake pads if you use regen most of the time. I can’t stress enough how important those two items are, and not just for Apollo, but for any scooter.

Unless you’re a mechanic (more power to you), you don’t want to be working on tires or brakes all the time. It can take hours, it’s zero fun, and it requires some special equipment to do it right in some cases.

For our final test, we’ve brought back an old favorite: the drop test. The drop test is when we let go of a scooter from an upright standing position and see what happens when it hits the ground. The Apollo Phantom 2.0 passed, with only a few scuffs on the handlebar end.

Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V): Is It Worth It? Our Verdict

Has Apollo made one of the best electric scooters of 2025? For now, I’m going to say, it sure looks like it. The Phantom 2.0 is fresh, it’s powerful, it’s exactly what you want if you’re looking for a premium dual motor electric scooter with all the latest tech.

Is it worth the price? Even at its full MSRP of almost $3K, this is a scooter you won’t regret buying. At Apollo’s introductory price of $2,399, the Phantom 2.0 is absolutely worth the money, no question, and if you’re one of the first the score the best price of $2,199 with our exclusive coupon code ESGPHANTOM, then you might feel like you’re getting away with something.

Stick around for our review of the Apollo Phantom Stellar, coming soon! Until then, the Phantom 2.0 might just be the scooter to beat in 2025.